Building work is set to begin on a new community hub in Epworth near Scunthorpe, the latest step in North Lincolnshire Council’s community investment programme – with others developed and expanded in Ashby, Barton, Brigg, Crowle, and Scunthorpe.
Cllr Rob Waltham, leader, North Lincolnshire Council, said: “It’s great to see work begin on this new community hub in Epworth. This is the latest part of a multi-million-pound community investment programme designed to create spaces for communities to come together.
“People have said they want access to key services in locations central to them and we have listened. This investment is all about bringing together support and facilities under one roof and locating them at the heart of communities.”
Epworth follows the launch of other community hubs at Ashby Hub, Baysgarth in Barton-upon-Humber, Scunthorpe Central, Crowle’s beautiful Market Hall, and the Angel in Brigg.
Located at Epworth Leisure Centre on Burnham Road, the bug will give residents access to a range of facilities including a library, digital technology, lifelong learning opportunities and community kitchens.
Cllr Carl Sherwood, cabinet member for rural communities, said: “The hubs have all been tailored to the needs of individual communities. They are adaptable spaces, this latest development in the Isle will help enable local groups to develop and expand, it will have a positive impact on people’s quality of life.
“The investment in buildings is backed by a raft of community grants which have built playgrounds, outdoor gyms, wildlife havens and a whole range of amazing planting schemes in communities across the area.”
This investment from the council – which last week froze general council tax – complements more than £80m of Government funding which has backed plans for creating a new future in North Lincolnshire.
